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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,284.76, 75,436.86 and 17,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,284.76, 75,436.86 and 17,010.23 is: 25,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,284.76 : 75,436.86 = 17,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,284.76/75,436.86 = 17,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,284.76x = 75,436.86 × 17,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,284.76x = 1,283,198,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,198,339.08/50,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,518.63

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